DISCLAIMER: These testimonials represent a small sampling of clients the firm has helped. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
Experienced Orange County Sex Crime and Aggravated Battery Charge Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with sexual assault in Chapel Hill or anywhere in the state of North Carolina, the criminal penalties and related consequences you face can be daunting and have the potential to impact the rest of your life. Rape, sexual assault and other sex crimes are serious charges. It is important to have an experienced lawyer by your side to protect your rights.
At the Roberts Law Group, PLLC, we will not judge you for the crime that you are accused of committing. We believe that everyone is entitled to tell his or her side of the story and to have skilled legal representation. As a former prosecutor in three North Carolina counties, attorney Patrick Roberts has successfully handled a wide range of rape, sexual assault and other sex crimes defense.
State vs. D.P. - Our client was charged with sexually assaulting an intoxicated acquaintance at a party. We gathered information to prove that those allegations were false. Result: The prosecution dismissed the charges. Read more about our Proven Results in Difficult Cases.
Rape and Sexual Assault Defense in Chapel Hill
The Roberts Law Group defends people facing all types of charges, including charges of:
- Rape and sexual assault
- Aggravated sexual assault
- Statutory rape
- Sexual battery
- Internet sex crimes, including child pornography
- Sex crimes against children
We will review the circumstances behind your arrest, help you understand the charges that you are facing and the penalties that may arise out of a conviction on those charges. We will also work hard to protect your rights and your freedom during the entire process.
Sex crime charges of 1st degree rape (§ 14-27.2) and 2nd degree rape (§ 14-27.3) carry penalties that can range from 44 months in prison to a life sentence depending on the circumstances. Federal charges can also carry a potential life sentence upon conviction.
Don't Take Chances With Your Sex Crimes Defense
If you have been arrested for sexual assault, rape or a related sex offense in North Carolina, contact our Raleigh office at the Roberts Law Group to learn more about your rights. Schedule a free initial consultation with us by calling our firm toll free at 866-630-2389.
Maryland vs. J.N.
Charge:
4th Degree Sex Offense, 2nd Degree Assault
Facing:
11 years
Result:
Jury Trial - Not Guilty
This client was charged with the improper touching and assault of his ex-girlfriend's daughter. Cross examination and the defense witness testimony revealed that the accuser had been influenced by her mother to testify to events that never occurred.
North Carolina vs. O.S.
Charge:
First Degree Forcible Rape and First Degree Kidnapping
Facing:
26 - 33 years in prison
Result:
Dismissed
Case involved allegations of forcible rape at gun point. We were able to gather evidence to attack the accuser's credibility and discredit her story. The prosecution dismissed the charges.
State vs. D.P.
Result:
The prosecution dismissed the charges
Our client was charged with sexually assaulting an intoxicated acquaintance at a party. We gathered information to prove that those allegations were false.
North Carolina v. J.S.
Charge:
Assault On Female
Facing:
60 days in jail
Result:
Not Guilty at Jury Trial
Defendant had lost his trial in district court after having been accused of assaulting his wife. After an altercation, defendant's wife fell to the ground and broke her arm. The jury reviewed the facts and found defendant not guilty after carefully reviewing the Court's self defense jury instructions.
